National Crime Scene Consumables

This is notice of 7 Forces Commercial Services direct award via BlueLight Commercial framework BLC087 on behalf of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, Norfolk and Suffolk Constabularies.

BLC has awarded a National Framework for the provision of Crime Scene Consumables (CSC) following the completion of a competitive process. This Framework is to replace the National Scene of Crime Consumables Framework (NSOCC) which has now expired.

The CSC Framework goes live on 01 October 2024 (please note that Lot 6 - Subject DNA Sampling Kits does not go live until 03 February 2025).

The CSC Framework is made up of 10 Lots, as follows: Lot Title Lot 1 Packaging, General Lot 2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lot 3 Impression Material Lot 4 Scene Preservation Lot 5 Medical Consumables Lot 6 Subject DNA Sampling Kits Lot 7 Chemicals Lot 8 Fingerprint Powders Lot 9 Forensic Evidential Kits & Forensic DNA Grade Consumables Lot 10 Packaging, Printed & EtO

The contract for each Force is initially for 2 years (until 30th September 2026) with 3 x 1 year optional extensions, potential end date 30th September 2029.